About UsLeadership

I grew up in St. Croix County, and graduated from UW-Stout, Menomonie, WI.  I worked in the private sector, most recently as an Environmental Compliance Specialist for a large manufacturer.  As a lifelong Democrat, I felt the need to get more involved in the party after my recent retirement.  I’ve lived in Taylor County about 35 years, and am concerned that the area is not being fully represented in Madison or Washington.  This is in part due to our rural location, loss of local control, and badly gerrymandered voting districts.  Taylor County Democrats are working extremely hard to connect with all voters, to build support for local progressive candidates, promote Democratic values, and hopefully contribute to a better future for all our citizens.

Having grown up in Wausau, my move to Taylor County in 2000, after living in Milwaukee and Stevens Point for many years, was almost like coming home. Although I had voted for Democrats my whole life, I had never been a member of the Democratic Party until several years ago when I realized just how important it is to work with other like-minded people in this area to create a community, state, and country that reflect my values. Many of us have taken our rights and freedoms for granted; we can no longer afford to do that and must work together to protect those rights and freedoms for future generations. Before retiring, I worked for Taylor County, mostly with rural residents, so I realize the importance of government services and also some of the issues facing rural counties. Enjoying nature and the outdoors is an important part of my life, and ensuring that our children and grandchildren have a healthy environment in which to live is one of my top priorities.